Best 7 Red White And Blue Pretzel Salad Recipes

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Are you looking for a fun and easy dessert to show your patriotic spirit? Red White and Blue Pretzel Salad is a classic summer treat that is both delicious and visually appealing. This festive dessert is made with a layer of crushed pretzels, a layer of whipped cream or cream cheese filling, and a layer of fresh berries. It's a light and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any summer gathering, whether you're celebrating the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day.

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PRETZEL SALAD



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This is an easy and decorative three layer salad consisting of a pretzel crust, a cream cheese center and a strawberry Jell-O topping. It's just plain delicious.

Provided by Susan

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Time 4h53m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups crushed pretzels
¾ cup margarine, melted
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
¾ cup white sugar
4 ½ ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O®
2 cups boiling water
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen strawberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix crushed pretzels, margarine and sugar.
  • Press crushed pretzel mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish, and bake in the preheated oven 8 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Blend together the cream cheese and sugar. Fold in whipped topping and spread evenly over cooled pretzel mixture.
  • In a medium bowl, dissolve the strawberry flavored gelatin in boiling water. Mix in strawberries and set aside to cool for 15 minutes.
  • Pour gelatin mixture over cream cheese mixture and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 13.7 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 324.2 mg, Sugar 23.6 g

RED, WHITE AND BLUE SUMMER SALAD



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Caprese and fresh fruit always remind me of summer. In this salad, I combine traditional Caprese flavors with summer blueberries and peaches. I also add prosciutto for saltiness, creating a balanced, flavor-packed side dish. —Emily Falke, Santa Barbara, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup julienned fresh basil
1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup julienned fresh mint leaves
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cherry tomatoes
8 cups fresh arugula
1 carton (8 ounces) fresh mozzarella cheese pearls, drained
2 medium peaches, sliced
2 cups fresh blueberries
6 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, julienned
Additional mint leaves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first 9 ingredients. Add tomatoes; let stand while preparing salad., In a large bowl, combine arugula, mozzarella, peach slices, blueberries and prosciutto. Pour tomato mixture over top; toss to coat. Garnish with additional mint leaves. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 486mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

RED, WHITE AND BLUE SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup champagne vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 English cucumber, peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups red grapes, halved
1 cup blueberries
2 heads radicchio, chopped
1 curly endive or frisee, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola picante
1/2 cup chopped roasted and salted pistachios

Steps:

  • For the quick pickle: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the vinegar, water, sugar and salt and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, pour the brine over the cucumbers and allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • For the salad: In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, mustard and salt. Add the grapes, blueberries, radicchio and endive and toss well to coat. Drain the cucumbers and add them to the bowl along with the gorgonzola picante and pistachios. Toss one last time and serve.

RED, WHITE AND BLUE SALAD



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This is a colorful salad to impress your family and friends with your special taste for mixing the right foods to enhance a delicious combination of flavors. This recipe was created for the "Category Craze-E Contest! With the sub-category of Start with Salad at a Dinner Party! *NOTE: Now that the contest is over I have substituted blue berries for the peas which was one of the special must use ingredients, as suggested by Jen.

Provided by AcadiaTwo

Categories     Fruit

Time 44m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup olive oil (extra virgin)
3 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons fresh tarragon (minced)
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup walnuts
Pam cooking spray
4 cups Baby Spinach (fresh)
3/4 cup blueberries (fresh)
3 pears (cored and diced)
1 cup strawberry (cleaned and sliced)
1/4 cup blue cheese (crumbled)

Steps:

  • Combine in a cruet olive oil, honey, tarragon & cider vinegar and shake well to mix. (Set aside).
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a baking dish cut a piece of baker's parchment paper and line the bottom.
  • Coarse chop walnuts. Place walnuts on top of the parchment paper in a single layer, spray with Pam cooking spray and toast for 10-15 minutes.
  • Shake vinegarette well to mix up again.
  • In a bowl gently mix baby spinach, blueberries, pears, walnuts and strawberries together with vinegarette mixture in cruet.
  • Divide the salad mixture evenly between 6 plates and crumble blue cheese on to each salad.

RED, WHITE, AND BLUE SALAD



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Use the lovely color and texture of red leaf lettuce as the base for this light, fruity salad. Any combination of fruit will work, or use the recommended fruit for your summer holiday parties!

Provided by Bibi

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup strawberry preserves
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
1 head red leaf lettuce
1 cup sliced strawberries
1 cup blueberries
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Combine olive oil, preserves, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and sea salt in the bowl of a small food processor. Pulse several times, until dressing is combined. Pour into a serving container and set aside.
  • Wash lettuce and dry in a salad spinner. Use some of the outer, larger leaves to line a medium salad bowl, with the red color of the leaves to the outside of the bowl.
  • Tear remaining lettuce leaves and add to the bed of whole leaves. Arrange strawberries, blueberries, and feta cheese crumbles on top of the torn lettuce. Sprinkle with sliced almonds and drizzle with strawberry vinaigrette. Refrigerate any remaining dressing in a sealed container, up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 172.4 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

RED, WHITE 'N' BLUE SALAD



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Our striking "flag" salad drew plenty of attention at our Independence Day party. The shimmering stripes are formed with distinctive gelatin layers. It makes you want to salute before spooning some up! -Laurie Neverman, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (3 ounces) berry blue gelatin
2 cups boiling water, divided
2-1/2 cups cold water, divided
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1 cup heavy whipping cream
6 tablespoons sugar
2 cups sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (3 ounces) raspberry gelatin
1 cup fresh raspberries
Optional: Whipped topping and additional berries

Steps:

  • Dissolve berry blue gelatin in 1 cup boiling water; stir in 1 cup cold water. Add blueberries. Pour into a 3-qt. serving bowl. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. , In a saucepan, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Add cream and sugar; cook and stir over low heat until dissolved. Cool to room temperature. Whisk in sour cream and vanilla. Spoon over blue layer. Refrigerate until firm., Dissolve raspberry gelatin in remaining hot water; stir in remaining cold water. Add raspberries. Spoon over cream layer. Chill until set. Top with whipped topping and berries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PATRIOTIC STRAWBERRY PRETZEL SALAD



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Serve red, white and blue on a platter with our Patriotic Strawberry Pretzel Salad. Salty pretzel crunch tops off sweet berries, cream cheese and more.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 5h

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups finely crushed pretzels
1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. sugar, divided
2/3 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 tubs (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Blueberry Cream Cheese Spread (12 oz.)
2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, divided
2 cups boiling water
1 pkg. (6 oz.) JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin
1-1/2 cups cold water
3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1-1/2 cups blueberries, divided
2 cups halved fresh strawberries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine pretzel crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and butter; press onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan. Bake 10 min. Cool.
  • Beat cream cheese spread and remaining sugar with mixer until blended. Stir in 1 cup COOL WHIP; spread over crust. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Add boiling water to gelatin mix in large bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water. Refrigerate 1-1/2 hours or until thickened. Stir in sliced strawberries and 1 cup blueberries; spoon over cream cheese layer.
  • Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm.
  • Spread salad with remaining COOL WHIP. Arrange remaining blueberries and halved strawberries to resemble American flag.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 250 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients. This will make a big difference in the overall flavor of the salad.
  • Don't overcook the pretzels. They should be soft, but not mushy.
  • Chill the salad before serving. This will help the flavors to meld together.
  • Garnish the salad with fresh berries or whipped cream. This will add a festive touch.

Conclusion:

Red, white, and blue pretzel salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any patriotic occasion. With its sweet and salty flavor, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone at your party. So next time you're looking for a festive dessert, give this recipe a try!

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